Assessing the coating implications of slurry formulations in NCMA and LFMP blend cathodes for lithium-ion batteries

Anuj Bisht; Marm Dixit; Rachid Essehli; Conrad Sawicki; Wheatley Steenman; Ali Abouimrane; Ruhul Amin; Nader M. Hagh; Umamaheswari Viswanathan; Ilias Belharouak

doi:10.1016/j.jpowsour.2025.236734

Assessing the coating implications of slurry formulations in NCMA and LFMP blend cathodes for lithium-ion batteries

Anuj Bisht
, Marm Dixit
, Rachid Essehli
, Conrad Sawicki
, Wheatley Steenman
, Ali Abouimrane
, Ruhul Amin
, Nader M. Hagh
, Umamaheswari Viswanathan
, Ilias Belharouak

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Abstract

This paper investigates the implications of slurry formulations and electrode processing on the performance of lithium-ion battery (LIB) cathodes, focusing on Nickel Cobalt Manganese Aluminum (NCMA) and Lithium Ferro Manganese Phosphate (LFMP) blends. Through a comprehensive examination of electrode processing steps, from material selection to coating application, we elucidate the critical role of processing parameters in shaping electrode morphology and electrochemical behavior. Rheological studies reveal the influence of slurry composition on viscosity and flow behavior, highlighting the importance of achieving optimal rheological properties for uniform coating deposition. Electrochemical characterization, including cyclic voltammetry and rate capability tests, unveils the electrochemical behavior of NCMA, LFMP, and their blend, showcasing the synergistic effects of material blending on battery performance. Our findings underscore the intricate relationship between slurry formulation, electrode processing, and LIB performance, offering valuable insights for the design and optimization of high-performance electrode materials for next-generation batteries.

Original language	English
Article number	236734
Journal	Journal of Power Sources
Volume	640
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpowsour.2025.236734
State	Published - Jun 1 2025

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This manuscript has been authored in part by UT-Battelle, LLC, under contract DEAC05-00OR22725 with the US Department of Energy (DOE). The US government retains and the publisher, by accepting the article for publication, acknowledges that the US government retains a nonexclusive, paid-up, irrevocable, worldwide license to publish or reproduce the published form of this manuscript, or allow others to do so, for US government purposes. DOE will provide public access to these results of federally sponsored research in accordance with the DOE Public Access Plan ( http://energy.gov/downloads/doe-public-access-plan ). This work was supported by GM’s financial support under Contract #: NFE-21-08901. This manuscript has been authored in part by UT-Battelle, LLC, under contract DEAC05-00OR22725 with the US Department of Energy (DOE). The US government retains and the publisher, by accepting the article for publication, acknowledges that the US government retains a nonexclusive, paid-up, irrevocable, worldwide license to publish or reproduce the published form of this manuscript, or allow others to do so, for US government purposes. DOE will provide public access to these results of federally sponsored research in accordance with the DOE Public Access Plan (http://energy.gov/downloads/doe-public-access-plan). This work was supported by GM's financial support under Contract #: NFE-21-08901.

Keywords

Carbon nanotubes
Cathode blends
High capacity cathodes
LFMP
Slurry formulations

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